RPVCCA_CC_SS_2013_01_15_SS1_Review_of_Tentative_AgendasTENTATIVE AGENDAS
Note: Time Estimates include 15 mins. for the first section of the agenda (Mayor’s Announcements,
etc. through the Consent Calendar) and 15 mins. for the last section (Future Agenda Items through
Adjournment).
Jan 29, 2013 - (Time Est. – 2 hrs 30 mins)
Closed Session:
6:00 p.m. – Interview Remaining Applicants for Traffic Safety Commission and All Applicants
for Emergency Preparedness Committee
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
New Business:
Consent
Gifts for Parks
Regular Business
Appt. of Two EPC Members and Three TSC Members (15 mins)
Presentation Clearwater Program (LACSD) (15 mins)
Final PUMP Approval including Preserve Trails Plan Enforcement (90 mins)
Feb 5, 2013 - (Time Est. – 2 hrs 5 mins)
Closed Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
New Business:
Consent
Public Hearings
Crestridge Residential Project (60 mins)
Regular Business
Adopt a Median Program (20 mins)
Community Volunteer Day Program (15 mins)
Agreement for Enterprise Resource Planning System (15 mins)
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Feb 19, 2013 - (Time Est. – 3 hrs 20 mins)
Closed Session:
Study Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
New Business:
Consent
License Agreement with Palos Verdes Shores Estates Mobile Park
Public Hearings
Regular Business
Award Construction Contracts for San Ramon Canyon Project (20 mins)
Agricultural Use @ Upper Pt. Vicente Update (30 mins)
Matrix Consulting Group - Citywide Management and Staffing Study (60 mins)
New MS4 Permit Review (60 mins)
March 5, 2013 - (Time Est. – 40 mins)
6:00 p.m. – Interview Applicants for Chair of Planning Commission (PC), Oversight
Committee (OC), and Finance Advisory Committee (FAC)
Closed Session:
Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
New Business:
Consent
Public Hearings
Regular Business
Appt. of Chair of PC, OC and FAC (10 mins)
March 19, 2013 - (Time Est. – 1 hr)
Closed Session:
Study Session:
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Mayor’s Announcements:
City Manager Report:
New Business:
Consent
Public Hearings
Regular Business
Civic Center Master Plan Status Report (30 mins)
Future Agenda Items (Identified at Council Meetings)
June 19, 2012 - Planning Commission’s review of the Annenberg project with the purpose of
developing a Lessons Learned paper for the Council (Campbell) [Pending receipt of memorandum
from Councilman.]
July 3, 2012 - Proliferation of cell towers along roadways that blanket the City and impact views
(Campbell) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Councilman.]
August 7, 2012 – Summary Report of Part Time Employees Pay & Benefits versus Full time
Employees Pay and Benefits (Campbell) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Councilman.]
Peninsula Regional Cities Mutual Assistance Cooperation Plan for Emergency Preparedness
(Misetich) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Councilman.]
August 21, 2012 – Rancho Palos Verdes Business Exposition (Knight) [Pending receipt of
memorandum from Councilman.]
Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline (Duhovic) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Mayor Pro Tem.]
City Maintenance Yard – View, Location and Safety Issues (Campbell) [Pending receipt of
memorandum from Councilman];
September 4, 2012 - Consideration of the formation of a Geologic Hazard Abatement District for the
Portuguese Bend area (Misetich) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Councilman.]
September 18, 2012 – Consideration of Reinstatement of Equestrian Committee (Misetich)
[Pending receipt of memorandum from Councilman.]
Make transparent as much of the process as possible regarding negotiations with the Employee
Association (Campbell) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Councilman]; Status update on the
Methodology being used and progress made by Matrix regarding the organizational performance
evaluation (Campbell) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Councilman.]
October 16, 2012 – Possibility of use of Ladera Linda as gym or training site (Duhovic) [Pending
receipt of memorandum from Mayor Pro Tem.]
Program with other Peninsula Cities similar to PV Cares Program in PVE (Brooks) [Pending receipt
of memorandum from Mayor.]
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November 20, 2012 – Use of CIP Funds and Maintenance Funds for median improvements
(Brooks) [Pending receipt of memorandum from Mayor.]
Compensation Value Model for Senior Management (Misetich) [Pending receipt of memorandum
from Councilman.]
December 4, 2012 – Policy regarding City Manager Report items (Brooks) [Pending receipt of
memorandum from Mayor.]
December 18, 2012 – Naming Opportunity for former Mayor/Councilman John McTaggart (Duhovic)
[Pending receipt of memorandum from Mayor Pro Tem.]
Future Agenda Items Agendized or Otherwise Being Addressed
Broaden scope of topics to be covered under Border Issues (Misetich) [Scheduled on Jan. 15, 2013
agenda.]
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
2012 GOALS & PRIORITIES
Adopted March 20, 2012
(Updated December 18, 2012)
1) PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ISSUES
Focus on Crime Prevention: Prioritization of "Crime Watch," notification of the
public, Neighborhood Watch (Score = 14)
At the February 21st City Council meeting, Deputy Will Bartlett made a
presentation on residential crime prevention tips and offered to make
similar presentations to interested homeowners groups.;
RPV staff immediately posts Breaking News notices on the City website
regarding significant traffic accidents, road closures, emergencies etc. on
a 24/7 basis as we are notified (a level of service not found in most other
cities);
The Summer 2012 City Newsletter focused on Crime Prevention;
A New Law Enforcement web page was added to City’s web site to
provide the public with more information and resources on crime trends
and prevention; and
o At the November 20th City Council meeting, Sgt. Rozas of the Lomita
Sheriff’s Station provided a status report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding FY 12-13 Crime Prevention Enhancements, which included
neighborhood patrols by Volunteers on Patrol (240 hours) and the Sheriff’s
Reserve Deputies (243 hours); a directed patrol along Palos Verdes Drive
South (92 hours) that resulted in a significant drop in property crimes
along with arterial corridor; increased Community Outreach in the form of
attending HOA meetings, Neighborhood Watch meeting and block parties;
producing public service announcements (PSAs), conducting tours of the
Lomita Station; staffing an information booth at the City’s July 4th
Celebration event; participating in Read Across America and Yellow
Ribbon Week at local elementary schools; and conducting teen
safety/driving classes at Marymount College.
Forge Closer City Relationship with Sheriff's Department: Improve
communication with leadership at the Lomita Sheriff's station (Score = 9)
o Staff engaged in greater communication with new Captain re: goals of the
Council, unacceptable incidents of non-communication or lack of follow-
thru such as correcting speed traps.
Increase Sheriff's Presence on South and West Sides of the City: Consider
creation of Sheriff's Department substation on City property (Score = 6)
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o Preliminary discussions held with ambulance, Park Rangers and Sheriff
re: potential locations at Point Vicente Park or Ladera Linda Community
Center. Will follow as master plans develop or new opportunities arise.
Review Sheriff's Department's Allocation of Assets: Promote better focus the
Department's efforts in the City (Score = 5)
o Staff worked with Regional Law subcommittee and Peninsula cities to re-
design allocation of CORE, traffic and patrol units to best meet safety
needs as well as budgetary conditions.
Notification of Public Safety Issues: Formalize system to notify City Staff of public
safety issues, review communications policy and guidelines (Score = 5)
o See above.
Create Joint Powers Agency for Emergency Management for the Peninsula: Pre-
arrangements to share resources during natural disasters (i.e., wildfire,
earthquake, tsunami, flooding, etc.) and for other hazards (Score = 4)
o Staff met with Mayor Misetich and the Area G Disaster Services
Coordinator on October 15, 2012. It was discussed that the initial effort
would begin “Mayor to Mayor” by introducing the concept of the four
Peninsula cities sharing resource inventory lists with each other.
Focus on Traffic Enforcement: Eliminate "speed traps" & replace with speed
warning signs/units, target perceived erratic driving related to Marymount College
(Score = 3)
o Allocated additional 30% to traffic enforcement in FY12-13 Budget
o City Traffic Engineer will update all remaining speed zone surveys to be
compliant and defensible by the courts
o The City’s consulting traffic engineer has completed the remaining speed
zone surveys which are currently being reviewed by staff. After review the
surveys will be presented to the Traffic Safety Commission for a
recommendation to City Council for approval and adoption.
Palos Verdes Drive East Safety: Improve roadway safety (Score = 2)
o Public Works preparing to hold public workshops on PVDE safety
improvements of public rights-of-way. The TSC has tentatively scheduled
three workshops for Thursday, November 15th at 7pm, Monday, December
10th at 7pm, and Saturday, February 2nd at 10am.; Staff will recommend
awarding design of PVDE at the September 18, 2012 Council meeting.
o The Palos Verdes Drive East public workshops have been rescheduled to
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7pm, Saturday, February 2 nd, 2013
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10:00am and Wednesday March 13, 2013, 7:00pm all to be held at the
Point Vicente Interpretive Center. The design is 60% complete and will be
finalized to start construction in the Summer.
o The plans for the safety improvement projects (upgrading guardrails,
chevron signs and striping) are complete. Staff is waiting for Federal
Authorization to proceed with construction.
o Staff has received Federal Authorization (E-76) to proceed with
construction. This project will upgrade the failed and damaged guardrails
along PVDE. The project plans and specifications have been approved by
the City Attorney’s office and the project is ready for bidding.
Bicycle Safety: Cyclist safety and awareness, sharing of roadways with motor
vehicles (Score = 2)
o Awaiting METRO approval of grant amendment to begin design for PVDS
construction bike compatible lanes both sides, excluding the landslide.
o Metro has acknowledged receipt of the amendment and has provided a
verbal approval. The City is awaiting the final approval letter.
2) SAN RAMON CANYON PROJECT
San Ramon Canyon Stabilization: Solicit financial support from the City & County
of Los Angeles and present financing alternatives (Score = 12)
Design plans 100% completed; addressed environmental questions from
Army Corps of Engineers – awaiting review comments which are anticipated
by late September, need ACOE permit before project can be advertised per
State grant funding requirements:
o Awarded $9.5 million grant funding;
o Sewer re-location complete;
o Shelf-ready early action stabilization project plan designed and ready
o Pursuing federal, state and LA funding, presented financing options to
Council July 17, reimbursement resolution adopted August 21;
o Received the Army Corp of Engineer’s permit December 3, 2012;
o Prospective Bidder’s pre-qualification applications were received
December 5, 2012;
o The project is being advertised – the City has asked to received proposals
from pre-qualified bidders; the proposals received will be opened at 11:00
Thursday morning January 24, 2013; and
o The City Council has directed Staff to develop funding alternatives,
including the possible use of Reserves and/or debt financing, to be
presented to the FAC. Subject to approval by the City Council, Magis
Advisors is expected to assist the City with the development of financing
alternatives.
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3) CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
Increase Citizen Involvement in Infrastructure Goal-Setting & Planning: Review
"lessons learned" from past projects, need more direct Staff outreach to residents
and businesses, identify instances and plans to deal with deferred maintenance
of facilities (Score = 12)
o Public outreach in planning for Safe Routes to Schools with parent
surveys and student tallies to design project; also PTA presentation and
PW will participate in annual Walk to School Day;
o Public Works use of community workshops for planning of San Ramon:
RPV neighbors as well as LA mobile home park;
o Public outreach in design of Whitley Collins crosswalk;
o Preserve Trails Plan extensive public input from all user groups;
o Planning staff worked with many interest groups in preparing policy
reports on: Garage Sales, FAR, Hedges, Clean-Up Amendments, Open
Space Hazard and GIS Zoning; and
o Public Works use of City Council workshop to educate community specific
to the geophysics of the Altimira landslide complex including potential
mitigation projects to aid in slowing movement.
Evaluate City Recreation Programs: Review the current types of recreation
programs offered to the public (Score = 2)
o Staff continues to evaluate and adjust recreational programs to meet the
needs of the community. This summer and fall, the R&P Dept. added a Jr.
Ranger Summer Camp; ran a successful Adult Softball League; held a
Music Festival at the Ladera Linda Community Center; collaborated with
the City of Torrance to offered a joint REACH events for adults with
developmental disabilities; added a second Pet Vaccination Clinic; and,
sponsored an Author Book Signing event at the Point Vicente Interpretive
Center.
City Dog Park: Consider location for City dog park (Score = 2)
o Completed. The temporary “Rancho Caninos” dog park was constructed
at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center and officially opened to the public on
November 8th.
City Skate Park: Consider location for City skate park (Score = 5)
o Completed unless reconsider in the future
City Dog Beach: Consider location for City dog beach (Score = 4)
o Completed
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Peninsula-Wide Park Support of City Parks: Conduct outreach to other Peninsula
cities for support of park maintenance & improvement (Score = 3)
o Completed; Staff outreach was part of Skate Park and Dog Park issues.
4) PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure Funding: Consider a full range of funding options (Score = 12)
o Staff and San Ramon Subcommittee currently pursuing funding resources
for project with County and City of LA. Debt financing options have been
reviewed with City Council and a reimbursement resolution was adopted
August 21 to allow the city council the discretion in the future to determine
the funding plan including debt financing.
o Mayor and staff lobbied our representatives in Washington DC for funding
for the San Ramon project.
o As described above, the City Council has directed Staff to develop funding
alternatives, including the possible use of Reserves and/or debt financing,
to be presented to the FAC. Subject to approval by the City Council,
Magis Advisors is expected to assist the City with the development of
financing alternatives.
Portuguese Bend Landslide: Roadway maintenance, dewatering wells
(Score = 6)
o Current budget provides funding for new dewatering well (Abalone Cove);
o City Council, in conjunction with Staff, conducted a landslide workshop
July 31 that reviewed the geology of the landslides, previous mitigation
measures and summarized possible future mitigation measures; and
o City Council directed Staff to bring back a report that further defines the
possible future mitigation measures, summarizes the costs and prioritizes
the projects – staff report to City Council is anticipated in
October/November.
Citywide Sewer Maintenance: Review maintenance program, schedule and
projects (Score = 6)
o Abalone Cove Sewer Lift Station repairs are complete;
o Harris & Assoc. revised Citywide Sewer Report on needs and
maintenance;
o Currently reviewing sewer maintenance efforts with LADPW; and
o Reviewed sewer maintenance efforts with LADPW, anticipate reporting
finding with projects in Spring 2013.
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Citywide Storm Drain Maintenance: Review maintenance program, schedule and
projects (Score = 5)
o PW Storm Drain Master Plan Update underway;
o Storm Drain Lining Project $1 million recently approved by Council –
construction in progress completion anticipated in October;
o Completed construction of Ronsard to Stokowski storm drain
improvements;
o Completed emergency project to restore drain facility in PB Landslide;
o Awarded GPS mapping contract for storm drains on east side of RPV;
o Awarded construction contract for improvements to Miraleste Plaza storm
drain system – const begins Sept 2012;
o Awarded contract for catch basin cleaning for FY 2012-12 – begins Sept
2012;
o Design contract awarded for improvements to San Pedro Canyon
drainage system;
o Design underway for Mossbank extension runoff improvements; and
o Miraleste Plaza storm drain system, catch basin cleaning, design of San
Pedro Canyon drainage projects, and the Mossbank extension
improvements are substantially complete.
Energy Audit of City Facilities: Provide update of grants and completed projects
(Score = 3)
o Met with Contractor re: audit of City facilities; determined PVIC and Hesse
potential candidates for Auto Demand Response. Did agree to Enterprise
Energy Mgmt. System with SCE (free). The City is currently designated a
Valued Partner with SCE. Staff has applied for Silver Status which would
increase the City’s energy cost savings. Staff is waiting to hear from SCE
on its Silver Status application.
o In July, Staff met with Greg Stevens, a consultant who works on behalf of
the South Bay Environmental Services Center (SBESC) to begin a full
energy audit of the City’s Municipal buildings. Mr. Stevens reviewed the
City’s energy and gas bills over the past 12 months and conducted site
visits to each City facility. The audit will document the existing lighting,
HVAC, building envelope and insulation inventory for each facility. Mr.
Stevens is currently in the process of preparing the audit report for the City
which will identify energy upgrade opportunities, associated costs for
upgrades, potential rebates, future payback, HVAC and solar systems for
the City Hall campus.
o Staff is also working with SBESC to scope the merits of applying for grant
funds to install wireless access devices to enable secured transfer of
energy consumption data at City facilities.
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County Sewer Pump Station at Western Avenue & Avenida Aprenda: Identify
issues to be addressed, encourage LA County Sanitation Districts to complete
work (Score = 1)
o PW staff is in communication with County to complete and restore the
work site; and
o The construction was scheduled for completion by December 31, 2012,
but a few of the final aspects of the project, including the final paving of
the Palmeras Place cul-de-sac, have been delayed and so it is now
expected to be complete in early 2013.
CalWater Facilities within Portuguese Bend Community: Meet with CalWater to
ensure the safety of water lines and other infrastructure in active landslide area
(Score = 1)
Cell Sites in Public Right-of-Way: Explore options to provide better visual
screening (Score = 0)
Citywide Street Maintenance: Review street maintenance program (Score = ?)
o PW staff continually implementing Pavement Management Program,
largely on schedule for residential and arterial street paving projects.
Arterial rehab of PVDS is completed Will begin plan preparation for Palos
Verdes Drive East. Design of the next residential rehabilitation project
(Area 3 & 5) is nearing completion. Construction is expected to
commence in about 3 months.
o Construction for PVDE roadway rehabilitation will commence Summer
2013. With the anticipated impacts, the summer months will be the ideal
time to construct the improvements. Further, due to the heavy
construction at Marymount College, it is best to delay the roadway
rehabilitation until after Marymount College completes most of their
improvements.
o The Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (Areas 3 & 5) will
commence construction around January 2 (weather permitting). A
construction contract has been awarded to Hardy & Harper and project
details are being worked out.
5) GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, FISCAL CONTROL AND TRANSPARENCY
Evaluate "Core" City Services: What services do citizens really want from the
City? (Score = 11)
Full Transparency of Financial Information: Improve public access to City
financial information (Score = 10)
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o The following information is now posted on the City website and easily
identified for citizens:
Employee Salary Rates
Employee Salary Ranges
Adopted Pension Revision that was implemented in September
2011, including employee’s assumption of remainder of 8% share
of contribution immediately saving the City 1.5% of compensation
and establishing a 2nd tier for new employees (in process)
City Manager Employment Contract
Employee W-2 Wages.
Employee Salary Survey of Market Area
RPV Staffing Levels and Cost, Comparing to other South Bay Cities
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Personnel Rules
CalPERS link to Facts vs. Myths re: Pensions
State Controller’s Certificate of Compliance
All agendas, staff reports and minutes of the Oversight Board of the
Successor Agency of the RDA are prepared by Staff and posted on
the City’s website
All monthly cash balance reports and payment warrant registers are
available
All financial reports, including the budget, CIP, 5 Year Model, CAFR
(with audited financial statements) and midyear financial report
Establishing a Council policy for banking procurement, possibly
leading to a competitive process for banking and merchant credit
card services
Coordinated a review by the FAC of the alternative methods for
obtaining and/or estimated the City’s unfunded pension liability
culminating in a report to the City Council on June 19th
Improve Organizational Efficiency: Run a "tight ship," conduct performance audit
of City staffing & programs, analyze "needs" vs. "wants," consider increased use
of volunteers (Score = 10)
o Identified opportunity to augment crime prevention neighborhood patrols
by using Lomita Station “Volunteers on Patrol” hours.
o Council to award a contract to conduct an organizational efficiency audit of
City staffing vs. workload assignments July 17.
o Staff and PVNET, its current IT provider, are proceeding with the 2012
upgrade of the IT system, leading to improved energy and IT network
support efficiencies, cost savings, standardization of software and desktop
computers, improved remote access for users and video-conferencing
capabilities. Use of Office 2010 has been implemented, following
instructor-led classroom training and weekly introductory workshops. Call
handling design for the VOIP system is-ongoing. Installation of
replacement desktop computers is expected in January 2013.
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o Completed replacement of the Main Page of the City’s website, including
new features like Spotlight, City News & Events, topical scroll bar and
revisions of the drop-down menu that are now consistent with other
California cities.
o Recently Integrated texting and Twitter into the City’s emergency
notification listserver system.
Overview of Current Business Environment: Staff to brief City Council on the
current regulatory framework affecting City businesses (permits, fees, zoning,
etc.); tentatively agendized for 3/6/12 meeting (Score = 6)
o Completed; Joel Rojas presentation to Council on March 6, 2012.
Review City Fees: Review all fees charged the public, especially to City property
owners and businesses (Score = 4)
o Completed a review of fees related to business; Joel Rojas presentation to
Council March 6, 2012.
Conduct a Business Survey: Staff to prepare a survey, with the assistance of the
Chamber of Commerce or other organizations with similar experience and
expertise, to assess what the City can do for businesses and how can the City be
a better partner with businesses. (Score = 4)
o While not intended to fulfill this goal, Planning did conduct a small survey
of businesses in conjunction with proposed mixed zoning at Golden Cove.
Council Liaison to Advisory Boards: Consider whether each City advisory board
should have a designated City Council liaison (Score = 4)
Review of Existing Contracts/Consultants: Review all contracts and consider
formal bid process, review City's use of consultants, ensure that consultant work
product is actually used, review IT/PV on the Net (Score = 3)
o Staff Analyst has prepared a comprehensive list of contracts, value and
term in order to aide in the process of determining new bids to be
undertaken.
Evaluate Business Fees: Review fees charged for business licenses, sign
permits, etc. (Score = 3)
o Completed March 6, see above.
Streamline Business Openings: Review and improve City processes for new
business (Score = 3)
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o Completed March 6, see above.
Evaluate Development Review Process: Review fees, expand lower-level
decision making, streamlined review processes, etc. (Score = 3)
Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB): Consider "hybrid" ZBB and provide other detailed
information (Score = 1)
o Completed, and staff would consider this to be one of our top
accomplishments for the fact that the menu of discretionary items for
Council to scrutinize was greatly expanded to 50 items at a total value of
$9.6 million. Easy to use one-page summaries were provided for each
program to facilitate identification of budgetary priorities. Staff conducted
three budget workshops leading to the Public Hearing conducted on June
19th.
Support of Local Businesses: Streamline processes, be more "business friendly"
(Score = 1)
o Completed March 6, see above.
Create a City Business Forum: Include City Council and Staff (Score = 1)
o Staff is an active participant in the PVP Chamber of Commerce’s
Economic Development Committee and the South Bay Cities Economic
Development Roundtable. Staff is developing a page on the City’s
Website to act as a business forum for receiving feedback from City
businesses and for disseminating information to City’s businesses. In
addition, Staff participated in the PVP Chamber’s “Community Showcase
and Job Fair” on Saturday, September 29th.
Evaluate View Restoration Process: Re-evaluate ordinance and procedures
(Score = 1)
Evaluate Employee Compensation: Review salary, benefits & pension
(Score = 0)
RPV Chamber of Commerce: Focus on developing RPV businesses, possible
"subset" of existing Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (Score = 0)
Evaluate City Tree Review Process: Re-evaluate ordinance and procedures, try
to preserve existing street trees (Score = 0)
Prepare a Fiscal Health Statement: Facilitate the preparation of a short “fiscal
health statement” of the City by the FAC.
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o The FAC has prepared the “statement” and expects to present it to the
City Council in early 2013.
Analyze various methods of generating revenues for the City: Analyze various
methods of generating revenues for the City, efficiency improvements and
expenditure reductions;
o The task is in process.
Update the Committee’s Memorandum to the City Council dated April 25, 2012
and titled “Calculation of the City’s Unfunded Pension Liability”: Receive the
2012 CalPERS Actuarial Valuation Report, update the Committee’s
Memorandum to the City Council dated April 25, 2012 and titled “Calculation of
the City’s Unfunded Pension Liability”, and consider any other pension related
issues which City Council may direct;
o The task is in process.
Conduct a competitive bid process for banking services.
o This task is in process and is expected to be completed in early 2013.
Implementation of the recommendations made by NexLevel regarding IT
(including formalizing a Strategic Plan, installation of a help-desk incident tracking
& metric system and conducting quarterly internal IT meetings with departments).
o The task is in process.
Conducting the competitive process for all IT services.
o The task is in process; however, Staff needs to complete the 2012 IT
Upgrade prior to proceed in early 2013.
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Implementation of the replacement accounting system (replacement was
high-priority recommendation by Management Partners in 2008.
o The task is in process.
6) PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Shared Use of PVPUSD & City Facilities: Coordinate with the school district to
share active recreation facilities (Score = 11)
o Efforts still actively underway as School District nears fundraising goal for
pool.
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Eastview School District Issue: Consider whether to resume efforts to resolve
disenfranchisement of Eastview residents regarding PVPUSD issues (Score = 2)
o [Identified as a separate item (No. 11) on Councilman Duhovic’s list, but
may fit here].
7) WESTERN AVENUE CORRIDOR ISSUES
Western Avenue Commercial Corridor: Evaluate & integrate existing Western
Avenue specific plans, SCAG grant proposal, City Municipal Code and other
programs for future discussion and goal-setting; SCAG grant status tentatively
agendized for 1/17/12 meeting (Score = 10)
o A new Western Ave Corridor Vision Plan is being developed by a land use
consultant as part of the $100,000 Compass Blueprint grant awarded to
the City by SCAG. The plan is intended to improve the aesthetics,
economic development opportunities and traffic within the commercial
corridor. An advisory committee made up representatives of local
residential neighborhoods, businesses, the City of Los Angeles and
Caltrans will help guide the effort.
Western Avenue Improvement: City "gateway," improve aesthetics (Score = 7)
o The Western Avenue Vision Plan Advisory Group had its kick-off meeting
on August 22, 2012. One of the primary goals identified by the Group was
to make Western Avenue more of a City “Gateway” through streetscape
beautification, increasing the walk ability, improving the pedestrian and
bicycle experience and creating incentives for businesses to renovate their
buildings. A Draft Concept Plan to improve aesthetics was presented to
the Advisory Group on November 13th and input was received. The
Concept Plan will be presented to the general public at a public workshop
in early 2013.
Ponte Vista Project in San Pedro: Monitor and evaluate development proposal
for Ponte Vista site, focus on traffic impacts (Score = 5)
o Project updates monitored by staff and presented in Border Reports.
8) CITY RESERVE POLICY
Enhance General Fund & CIP Reserves: Increase reserves from cost savings
and improved efficiencies to increase future infrastructure funding (Score = 9)
o Completed and presented on June 19th.
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9) SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ISSUES
SCE Infrastructure Safety & Reliability: Confer with SCE to ensure the safety of
electrical lines (Score = 9)
o RPV staff participated in Peninsula-wide workshop held by SCE in
February where we demanded and received a comprehensive planning
document for improved electrical service reliability.
o In-depth report and presentation on SCE issues and recommended
actions to Council July 17 and follow up report by SCE given on Dec. 4.
10) CITY TRAIL SYSTEM ENHANCEMENT
Trail System Enhancement: In coordination with the Land Conservancy
(Score = 9)
o In May, the Council considered proposed amendments to the preserve
trails system which is managed by the PVPLC. Council directed that
further analysis of safety considerations be undertaken. Trail usage
proposals were presented to the Council on October 2, at which time an
updated Preserve Trails Plan was approved by the City Council.
o In addition, staff is working on opportunities to enhance trails outside of
the Preserve (Salvation Army, Bronco and Lower Hesse Park).
o In May, the Council considered proposed amendments to the preserve
trails system which is managed by the PVPLC. Council directed that
further analysis of safety considerations be undertaken. Trail usage
proposals will come back to the Council for consideration in October.
o In addition, staff is working on opportunities to enhance trails outside of
the Preserve (Salvation Army, Bronco and Lower Hesse Park) and will be
presented at upcoming Council agendas in the next three months.
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City Council Goals & Priorities
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The following goals were not included on the final adopted list because they are
already under review or scheduled on theTentative Agenda:
Civic Center Master Plan: Staff to present all information about the Civic Center
project prepared to date to the City Council and the public within 60 days; City
Council may then refer to PC and/or FAC for recommendations.
Sheriff's Department Community Outreach: Consider Deputies' attendance at
HOA meetings
Monitor Traffic Safety Commission Activity: Review & evaluate effectiveness of
flashing lights at crosswalks
Animal Control: Review contract with County Animal Control, trapping of
wild/nuisance animals and road-kill disposal
Review Fire Protection Services: Ensure weed abatement is sufficient on City’s
open space properties
Rancho LPG Butane Tanks in San Pedro: Reconsider position on the removal of
tanks?
Terranea Resort: Evaluate fees and process for use of City Hall for off-site
parking
Current Park Improvement Initiatives: Provide City Council overview of status of
current projects (i.e., Lower Hesse, Grandview, Abalone Cove grant, ADA
upgrades, etc.)
Status of Redevelopment Agency: Staff to brief City Council on status of RDA in
light of recent State Supreme Court decision
Beautification (Recycling) Grant Program: Reinstate the Beautification
(Recycling) Grant Program, review City policy, consider disbursement on basis of
best use/need, possibly focus on Hawthorne Boulevard or other major corridors.
Temporary Non-Commercial Banner Program: Re-evaluate aesthetics of current
banner sign "backdrops"
Aircraft Noise Impacts: Monitor FAA airspace proposal for Long Beach airport,
monitor helicopter flight paths from Torrance airport
Re-Evaluate "No Solicitation" Ordinance: Review solicitation regulations and
alternatives; tentatively agendized for 4/3/12 meeting
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City Council Goals & Priorities
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Public Feedback via City Website: Revise City website to provide enhance
opportunities for public feedback, opinion surveys, etc.
Town Hall Meetings: Consider establishing a regular schedule of "town hall"-style
meetings
Regular City Council Meetings: Reduce duration of meetings, length of Staff
reports
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